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Neighborhood organizations opposing the proposed Marina Safeway redevelopment recently submitted a formal objection letter challenging the project’s eligibility for streamlined approval under state laws AB 2011 and SB 330.
Since that filing, neighborhood groups retained an independent soils expert whose findings reinforced ongoing concerns regarding contamination and environmental safety at the site.
On May 26, neighborhood leaders Erin Roach (MCA), Elliott Robbins (MCA), Lori Brooke (CHA), Paul Werner (PHRA), and Bridget Maley (NUSF) met with Supervisor Sherrill and representatives from the Planning Department, Department of Building Inspection, and City Attorney’s Office to discuss the information submitted by neighborhood groups and independent experts.
While we appreciate City staff taking the time to meet and engage in discussion, neighborhood leaders left concerned that important questions regarding environmental review, public safety, infrastructure capacity, flood and tsunami risks, and surrounding park uses remain unresolved and raise serious questions regarding the project’s eligibility under state streamlining laws. City officials maintained there is currently nothing in the record demonstrating the project is ineligible for AB 2011.
Given the seriousness of the environmental and public safety concerns raised, along with the growing level of public engagement, we believe this is an appropriate time for the Mayor’s Office to help ensure transparency, public confidence, and a clear path forward.
We recognize that state housing laws have constrained local discretion and placed City departments in a difficult position. We continue to believe projects involving unresolved environmental and public safety concerns deserve full review and transparency.
Next Steps
Neighborhood groups have requested a follow up meeting with Planning staff after further review of the submitted materials and are seeking greater public clarity regarding the project’s approval status and eligibility for streamlining.
To date, nearly 1,000 emails have been submitted to elected officials and planning staff regarding this project. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to engage in this important issue.
If you have not already done so, we encourage you to add your voice here:
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